County grapples with over-budget bids for soccer complex walking path
In 2015, work on a 900-foot concrete pathway connecting the Columbus Riverwalk to the Lowndes County Soccer Complex was completed to the tune of $600,000.
It won’t cost nearly that much to extend a new concrete “walking path,” the Riverwalk/Soccer Complex connector, across the soccer complex’s northern section to its terminal point near Corretta Street.
City to inspect Riverwalk pedestrian bridge today
The city of Columbus will begin underwater and above-the-water inspections on the pedestrian bridge at the Riverwalk today, said City Engineer Kevin Stafford during a Wednesday press conference.
Drifting barge may have caused damage to pedestrian bridge support pier
The damage to a pier supporting the pedestrian bridge at the Columbus Riverwalk may have been caused by a collision between the foundation and a drifting barge, city officials said in a Monday press release.
Public officials expect minimal damage from ‘rare’ flooding
After heavy rains much of last week and into the weekend, three publicly owned properties are under water.
City engineer: Phase 1 of amphitheater going well
In another three months or so, a new amphitheater in Columbus could be open for business
Spring completion expected for amphitheater
Work at Columbus’ new amphitheater is moving along smoothly, officials say.
Living with diabetes
Months after Jeff Courtright and Lynn Healy moved from Mississippi a few years ago, they realized something was wrong with their 2-year-old son.
MDOT extending Riverwalk
A new phase of work for a short extension of the Riverwalk is in progress.
Photo: A prayer for first responders
First Baptist Church of Columbus pastor Sean Parker, Kingdom Vision International pastor R.J. Matthews, Fairview Baptist Church pastor Breck Ladd and Genesis Church pastor Darren Leach stand together at a multi-church service at the Columbus Riverwalk Sunday in remembrance of 9/11.
Our View: A treasure at our doorstep
It was a phone conversation during a walk along the short span of shaded path that connects the Columbus Riverwalk and the Columbus Soccer Complex.
Photo: Riverwalk volunteers
Lucy Willcutt, 10, right, paints the railings at the Columbus Riverwalk with her sister, Macy Willcutt, 14, and their grandfather Clyde Hollis, of Columbus, on Tuesday.
City engineer updates amphitheater, Riverwalk plans
The city of Columbus hopes to begin construction on the Sen. Terry Brown Amphitheater in about two months.
Sounds of Summer set for June 9 kickoff
Sounds of Summer will soon return to downtown Columbus.
Shortfalls should not alter Riverwalk, horse park plans
It is a far cry from the $7-million-plus House Ways & Means Chairman Jeff Smith, R-Columbus, hoped to bring home for three local projects, but one project will be completed while two others will receive enough money to keep moving forward.
Columbus to seek grant funding for trail extension
Columbus is pursuing a $100,000 grant to improve pedestrian options near the soccer complex and Riverwalk.
Photo: Broken pier at The Riverwalk
The floating pier at the Columbus Riverwalk is broken. Public Works director Casey Bush said he is in the process of hiring a company to fix the pier.
Photo: River debris
Debris clogs the waters of the Tombigbee River around a floating dock near the Riverwalk in Columbus.
More funds expected for Riverwalk, horse park
State revenue is down by $53 million from projections for the first four months of the fiscal year, but two local projects which are relying on more state funding should be able to move forward as planned.
City upgrading Riverwalk cameras
The city of Columbus is conducting maintenance work on its camera system along the Riverwalk.
Columbus woman attacked near Riverwalk
A Columbus woman was assaulted at dawn Wednesday by a masked man while she was running along First Street, near the Riverwalk, according to Capt. Fred Shelton with the Columbus Police Department.